[hat and beard]

I think it would be interesting to have a discussion on the relative advantages and disadvantages the so called "information age" has had on our listening habits and on our perception of art in general.
Lately I've almost completely stopped seeking out new music after going through a period where I would download several albums a day. Of course I learned a lot about music I wouldn't have ever gotten to know otherwise, but after a while it seemed like I was just sampling one album and then moving on to the next thing.
Way back when I was a beardless and hatless young lad (pre p2p/mp3 blog) and all I could afford was maybe one or two CDs a month I think I got way more out of music. I'd listen to something until I memorized every little nook and cranny of every song, and if I didn't like something I would listen to it until I did. I hardly ever give something more than one listen anymore if it doesn't immediately grab me. I'm of course much more patient with CDs and records that I actually own since I've invested many a pay check into them, but I still don't give each one the time they deserve.
Sooo... I've more or less decided to stop getting new music for a while and let what I already have sink in properly. And lo and behold I'm already enjoying music way more now! Who woulda thunk it? I love music and I love hearing things I've never heard before, but gosh darn it can really get in the way of appreciating music for all its worth. I guess I'm just going to have to start limiting my musical researchin' and start stepping up my musical experiencin'.
Blah blah blah blah. Anyhow, has the internet wrecked your ability to appreciate music fully, or has it turned you into a 24 hour music appreciation machine?
Sorry for my lousy writing. Too unsmart for to write good.